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WP52 YGJ

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,692 mi
Last recorded103,692 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 YGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 103,692 miles

Engine warning light on

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge (205/50 ZR16 87W)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 103,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine warning light on

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge (205/50 ZR16 87W)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 90,113 miles

surface corrosion to all brake disc

Fail 6 Jan 2011 90,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

surface corrosion to all brake disc

Pass 30 Sep 2009 80,983 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 71,337 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 71,337 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 64,506 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 64,506 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 51,525 miles

front and rear number plate backing coming apart.

slight blow on front exhaust joint.

wiper blades smeary.

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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WP52 YGJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 87,998 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP52 YGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP52 YGJ registered?

WP52 YGJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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